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T-2 Tanker Scale Wood Model sells for $449 on boocoo.com

 

 t-2 tanker scale model

This scale wooden model recently sold for $449 on Boocoo.com
It’s describe as:
T-2 TANKER Historic Scale Wood Model Ship Kit K1026 Historic Scale Wooden Model Ship Kit by Bluejacket Ship Models.
Length 32-1/2” Height 7-3/4” Scale 1/16” Advanced LevelPre-Carved Wood Hull ConstructionT-2 TANKER
There’s no need to feel left out, the seller has two more of these Bluejacket Tanker models left!

How much is this 1903-S Morgan silver dollar worth?

1903-s morgan1903-s morgan silver dollar back

The price realized for this coin at boocoo.com online auction recently was $75.49

The coin was described as being problem free with no significant damage or marks, but did have a bit of level wear.

It’s a semi-key date that has a very low mintage of 1,241,000. That fact and the condition of the coin are no doubt why it achieved $75.49 at auction.

Photo courtesy of boocoo.com

Vintage Navy hat from Three Stooges Movie

three stooges hat

curley three stooges hat liner

For generations, the Three Stooges have been making us howl with laughter. There is something contagious and timeless about their humor, they were indeed an institution.

When an act has that much impact on the world, it’s no wonder that collectibles associated with them will perform well and thus become classics.

The hat shown above  was used in the short film “Back From the Front” it was Curly Howard’s Navy Hat. The Donald Duck type topper was worn by original Three Stooges member in 1943.

It is in excellent condition and includes a Columbia Pictures stamp and “Curly Howard” written inside the sweatband in black ink. Accompanied by COA from L.A. Prop and Wardrobe Co.Shipping: Clothing, Costumes & Jerseys (view shipping information)

This hat sold for $1,150 plus a buyers premium of $247.50.

Details and info courtesy of iCollector.com

Price report for Vintage clothing - from Victorian to flapper

Since the 1800s, magazines like Vanity Fair, Vogue and Harper’s Weekly have  reported on women’s fashion. It’s no wonder that vintage clothing is one of the hottest areas of collectibles in the marketplace.

From the Victorian era to the age of the flapper, antique fashion has recycled itself time and time again. Go to any antique show and the busiest booths are often the chic stands that feature vintage garments on retro mannequins and dress forms. 

Here is a price report on some vintage clothing items that have sold at auction recently. All photos are courtesy of iCollector.com.  All prices include any buyer’s premium.

FLAPPER DRESS: A vintage sleeveless flapper dress, tiered bottom, clear rhinestone ”arrow” detailing, acetate underslip with accordian pleat ruffle with the tag, ”Tailored by Patricia”, approximate women’s size 6-8, approximate length 49” with slip, 18” bottom of armpit to bottom of armpit, 17” lower waist (flat measurements), a small tear noted along a seam on front, some discoloration noted to underslip, a few mildew marks, circa 1920’s-1930’s. Sold for $129.80

vintage flapper dress

 

 Vintage Velvet and Satin Dress: Sold for $20.06 

 

Veronica Lake Sainted Sisters Screen-Worn Costume. A black, white, and pink houndstooth skirt and jacket , designed by legendary costume designer Edith Head, and worn by leading lady Veronica Lake in the 1948 comedy The Sainted Sisters. In Very Fine condition with mild wear and detached buttons and cuffs, accompanied by a vintage lobby card for the movie.Shipping: Clothing, Costumes & Jerseys 

Sold for: $4,134.38!  

 

Veronica Lake vintage sainted Sisters costume

 

Elizabeth Montgomery Costume Dress Form “Bewitched.” A vintage knee-length floral print dress worn by Elizabeth Montgomery in the classic ’60s sitcom, with a Western Costume Co. stamp on the inside front collar. In Excellent condition.Shipping: Clothing, Costumes & Jerseys 

Sold for $1,470.

 

elizabeth montgomery bewitched dress

 

 Vintage 2 piece taffeta blouse and skirt. Sold for $47.20

 

Vintage hand crafted red silk skirt with beaded loop suspensions all around. Some missing beads, good condition. Circa mid 1900s. 22” waist. Sold for $25 plus $5 buyer’s premium. 

beaded silk skirt

Find more vintage clothing at www.iCollector.com 

 

Price report for antiques found at Brimfield

Brimfield is the largest antiques show in the US. Here’s a price report on some of the antiques I found there. Click on any pic to see what the item was selling for.

What I saw at Brimfield, what it was selling for.

  • May 12th, 2009 6:53 pm ET
  • Late 1800s Snell & Simpson biscuit box, $150
  • 2 foot long vintage Firestone Tire Metal sign. $55 (I thought  this was extremely reasonable)
  • Bucke-Eye incubator, model 17-E $150 This may look familiar to some of you, I sold it in my Duncklee Dairy farm auction last October along with a few other items in this slide show. I bumped into the dealer who purchased these items for re-sale.
  • Cast iron and marble garden set: $3,700
  • A wonderful display of the antiquers ingenuity.
  • Artwork by Mae Bennett Brown. Stunning but neither I nor the dealer could determine the medium.  $150
  • Heywood Wakefield wheat colored surfboard end-tables in original condition. $595 for the pair
  • This may look familiar to some of you, I sold it in my Duncklee Dairy farm auction last October along with a few other items in this slide show. I bumped into the dealer who purchased these items for re-sale.
  • Antique Jelly cupboard $450
  • 2 gallon crock w/ blue decoration. $95
2 foot long vintage Firestone Tire Metal sign. $55 (I thought this was extremely reasonable)

Prices realized for high end antiques

From large statues to stained glass windows, check out this price report to see what these high end antiques are worth. Click on any of the pictures below to see details.

Quality antiques as investments

  • April 15th, 2009 11:16 am ET

The fired on enamel scene is enhanced with multiple layers of glass, creating great depth in the scene. Two figures sit in a parlor area, with a floral bouquet to the right, The borders have long swirling filigree including bright red roses. Exceptional quality and vivid colors. 46”W x 78”H. Estimate $8,000 - 12,000. Realized $10,062.50

Prices of Victorian Easter Postcards

Hippity Hop! How much are some of those antique Easter postcards worth? See the slide-show for prices of the cards featured.

 

Victorian Easter Postcards

  • April 11th, 2009 9:47 am ET

$9 OBO Fantasy Pretty Lady with Flowers in her hair inside an Easter Egg Antique Embossed Easter Postcard Embossed Circa 1910 UNUSED Delightful Embossed Antique Easter Postcard “Easter Joy To You ” 

How much are those fine lamps worth?

Tiffany, Handel, Miller: Art Deco leaded glass lamps are in many ways the Holy Grail of the era. To see the values, click on any of the pictures below.

Photo Gallery Price Guide of Fine Lamps

  • April 10th, 2009 9:51 am ET
  • Colorful bell shaped stylized shade on a yellow background. With a signed Mosaic Chicago Shade Co. base. 19"W x 24"H. Estimate $2,000 - 3,000. Realized $4,312.50
  • A 20" Diameter shade with yellow borders on a white background, clustered with large red and yellow flowers and green leaves. Sits on a 4 leg claw-foot base which is not original. 24"W x 30"H. Estimate $3,000 - 5,000. Realized $4,025.00
  • A tropical sunset 6 panel shade over bent glass with a green swirling "S" border, on an adjustable desk base signed Handel. 2 cracked panels. 14"W x 15.5"H x 6"D. Estimate $800 - 1,200. Realized $862.50
  • 20" Diameter shade with a graduated hexagon pattern in green glass, bordered at the bottom rim with a red stylized pattern. On a fine bronze ram's head base. 22"W x 24"H. Estimate $1,500 - 2,500. Realized $2,875.00
  • 18" diameter shade, reverse and obverse painted table lamp with a forest scene of trees scattered with butterflies. On a signed Pairpoint tripod base. 18"W x 21"H. Estimate $1,500 - 2,500. Realized $3,162.50
  • A large octagonal leaded shade in green glass with a painted and overlay border of trees and a scenic cityscape silhouetted background. Stands on a large 4 socket floor lamp base with a conical heat cap. Base and shade are signed Handel. 25"W x 65"H.
  • A pair of 10" green damascene art glass shades hang from the large reticulated fitters of the base. The base, signed Tiffany Studios New York 315, has an artichoke platform with a long stem rising to the cluster from which the two adjustable angle arms
  • 10" Green swirled damascene shade on a Tiffany Studios bronze coiled oil lamp base (converted for electricity). Has the original canister and font; unsigned but numbered 25567. 16"W x 25"H x 10.5"D. Estimate $4,000 - 6,000. Realized $2,300.00
  • A 20" leaded shade with colorful water lilies and green pads on a background of aqua blue, decorated with an irregular border. Sits on an original Wilkinson lily pad base with relief molded cattails on 4 small feet. 20"W x 29"H.
  • This 14" extremely rare Pairpoint Puffy Orange Tree is reverse painted with oranges, blossoms, leaves and butterflies. Signed "THE PAIRPOINT CORP." in gold. The shade sits on a signed Pairpoint tree trunk base. Repair to crack in the shade. Shade 14"
Colorful bell shaped stylized shade on a yellow background. With a signed Mosaic Chicago Shade Co. base. 19”W x 24”H. Estimate $2,000 - 3,000. Realized $4,312.50

Prices realized report, value of old newspapers

Nearly everyone has at least some old newspapers around the house. Here’s a prices-realized slideshow report on what some of them have sold for in the past.

From the Civil War, to the JFK assasination, and in between. Click on any of the pictures below to see the amount that newspaper sold for.

 

 

How much are old newspapers worth? From Civil War to JFK

  • March 31st, 2009 2:23 am ET
  • Lot JOHN F. KENNEDY Newspapers & Magazines  3 Bids sold $14.97 About 20 pieces.
  • 4 Old 1902 S.F. Newspaper COMICS - Chan Toy & Chop Suey 5 Bids Sold $43.00  1000 pages deep website on antiques values, all free to view at www.auctionwally.com
  • Lot of 3 1866 newspapers CINCINNATI Ohio  Sold $12.99
  • 29 old Newspapers mid 1800's -18 Runaway Slave Ads) 1 Bid Sold	$75.00  See more on old newspapers at www.Auctionwally.com
  • World's Oldest NEWSPAPER 1688 Gazette 	 1 Bid Sold	$49.99  Lots more on old newspapers at www.auctionwally.com
  • London Gazette 1715 Before REVOLUTIONARY WAR  1 Bid Sold	$19.00
  • THE TIMES London  Newspaper 1845 Old Stamp 6 Bids Sold $51.00
  • 1886 Deer Lodge MONTANA NEWSPAPER - New North-west 4 Bids Sold $38.71
  • 1858 PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. EXPRESS 1 Bid Sold	$14.99
  • Wichita Newspaper August, 1945 End of World War 2 1 Bid Sold	$11.99
Lot JOHN F. KENNEDY Newspapers & Magazines 3 Bids sold $14.97 About 20 pieces. 

What are those Mickey Mouse collectibles worth?

Before he was Mickey, he was Mortimer, he’s made Disney and lots of other people rich, he’s even a write in candidate for U.S. President every election cycle. Click on the pictures below to see what collectibles with his image are worth.

  • March 23rd, 2009 9:31 am ET

$29.00 Five Vintage Pathescope 9.5mm Films Mickey Mouse 1930s

How much is Adirondack furniture worth?

Adirondcack furniture is a collectible genre of furniture sometime referred to as “Twig”. While that may make it sound flimsy, well built Adirondack items are very durable and well respected. Click on any of the images below to see the value of that item.

  • ADVERTISING PRINT NITRO CLUB SHELLS/TWIG FRAME. 11.5"W x 14"H. Estimated Value $175 - 350. Realized $100.00
  • ADIRONDACK ROOT TABLE. 24"W x 13"H x 20"D. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,500. Realized $1,700.00
  • SGND PR ELECTRIFIED ENGLISH ANTLER SCONCES. 20"W x 28"H. Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500. Realized $1,500.00
  • CANOE SIGN. 23"W x 18"H. Estimated Value $175 - 350. Realized $275.00
  • CEDAR FOOTSTOOL. 20.5"W x 18.5"H x 14"D. Estimated Value $50 - 100. Realized $60.00
  • SIGNED OLD HICKORY ARMCHAIR. 24"W x 37"H x 22"D. Estimated Value $350 - 450. Realized $175.00
  • RARE SIGNED OLD HICKORY CHILD'S CART. 26"W x 26"H x 43"D. Estimated Value $800 - 1,200. Realized $500.00
  • UNUSUAL HICKORY FOOT REST. 16"W x 15"H x 19"D. Estimated Value $100 - 200. Realized $125.00
  • AUSTRIAN MOOSE HORN RACK. 48"W x 44"H x 23"D. Estimated Value $500 - 1,000. Realized $250.00
  • BRONZE OVER STERLING SILVER CUP. 6"W x 6"H x 3.25"D. Estimated Value $20 - 40. Realized $65.00
ADVERTISING PRINT NITRO CLUB SHELLS/TWIG FRAME. 11.5”W x 14”H. Estimated Value $175 - 350. Realized $100.00

How much is my Stickley furniture worth?

One of the most popular lines of furniture from the Arts & Crafts era is from Gustav Stickley and Brothers. Click on any  of the small pictures in the slideshow below to see the value of that item.

 

Antique Stickley Furniture Price Report

TITLE: Charles Stickley Even Arm Settle, Circa 1910 DETAILS: CHARLES STICKLEY SETTLE Mortise and tenon construction. Condition: Very good refinished condition, minor splits to left back. SIZE: 79”W x 38”H x 29”D EST: $2,500 - $3,500 January Arts and Crafts Auction January 19th, 2008 Time: 10:00 am PRICE REALIZED: $2,300.00 Contact: Fontaine’s Auction Gallery 1485 West Housatonic St, Pittsfield, MA 01201 413-448-8922 



Values of Vintage Coca-Cola Coke items

10 Prices Realized for Vintage Coca-Cola collectibles

 

Click on any of the small pics to see the price it sold for and the full slide show.

  • 1959 Coca-Cola Thermometer
  • 48" Button sign Coca-Cola
  • 1930s Cardboard Carrier
  • Lighted Sign
  • 13 Coca-Cola Olympic Hopefuls pins
  • Coke Telephone - Not old
  • 1960s Coke Tin Tray
  • Vintage 2.5" Coke Lighter
  • 1950s-1960 Scripto VU-Lighters
  • 4 reproduction trays
1959 Thermometer - Sold for $650 + $130 buyers premium.Credit: icollector.com

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